Standard #1 Learner Development

Standard # 1 Learner Development

The teacher understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences

Name of Artifact: Child Study InvestigationDate: April 2012Course: Introduction to Educational Psychology Brief Description: For this assignment I was required to directly observe, interview, and assess the cognitive, emotional/social, and physical capabilities of a child age 3-6. I was able to utilize many of the research methodology data collection methods that are commonly used in developmental psychology. Rationale: To document my understanding of Learner Development, I have selected to include my Child Study Investigation assignment because, by completing this assignment I was able to demonstrate that I understand how learners grow and develop. I was also able to recognize patterns of learning with this child. This assignment helped me understand that development varies individually with each student.

The teacher understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.

Brief Description: For this assignment, I was required to complete the VARK assessment online to gauge whether I was visual, aural, read/write, or kinesthetic learner. I was then required to write a reflection on how I would use these learning styles to teach diverse learners.

Rationale: To document my understanding of Learner Development, I have selected to include my Learning Styles Inventory assignment because, by completing my reflection I was able to demonstrate my understanding of how development varies individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas. This will allow me to design and implement developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.